Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
| Lytton Springs, Texas | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 The main entrance to Lytton Springs Cemetery | |
  Lytton SpringsShow map of Texas Lytton SpringsShow map of the United States | |
| Coordinates: 30°00′17″N 97°36′45″W / 30.00472°N 97.61250°W / 30.00472; -97.61250 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Caldwell |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1340772 |
Lytton Springs is an unincorporated community in northeastern Caldwell County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 500 in 2000. The community is located within the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
History
When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in 2017, a vehicle had to be abandoned before it was swept away by a flood. In December 2016, two men committed a murder-suicide in Lytton Springs.
Geography
Lytton Springs stands along Farm to Market Road 1854, ten miles northeast of Lockhart in northeastern Caldwell County.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lytton Springs has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Education
Lytton Springs had a school in the mid-1880s. Today the community is served by the Lockhart Independent School District.
In fall 2016, a new elementary school, Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School, was opened in Lytton Springs.
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lytton Springs, Texas
- ^ Smyrl, Vivian Elizabeth (June 15, 2010). "Lytton Springs, TX". Handbook of Texas (online ed.). Texas State Historical Association.
- "LOCAL IMPACT: Gov. Abbott declares Caldwell County a disaster area". Austin-American Statesman. August 27, 2017.
- "Two men found dead in Caldwell County home". Fox 7 Austin. December 20, 2016.
- Climate Summary for Lytton Springs, Texas
- "Noah's Park & Playgrounds Designs Chosen for Two New Playgrounds at Lockhart ISD's Newest School: Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School". PR.com. March 28, 2016.
External links
| Municipalities and communities of Caldwell County, Texas, United States | ||
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| County seat: Lockhart | ||
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |